Haifa: Building Collapse Risk After Iranian Missile Strike – Injuries Reported

A residential building in Haifa, northern Israel, sustained severe damage after being struck by a ballistic missile launched from Iran. Fire authorities are expressing fears of a building collapse.

The Israeli army confirmed that the building was hit by a "direct missile strike" from Iran. The Fire and Rescue Services reported a fire broke out and there is a serious risk of collapse, while searches for those trapped continue.

According to the Magen David Adom (MDA) first aid service, an 82-year-old man was seriously injured and three others were slightly injured, including a baby, by shrapnel.

Rescue services are searching for three missing people believed to be trapped under the rubble. A fire and rescue services official reported that the missing are two elderly people and a child.

Another missile launched from Iran to the south was likely intercepted, according to the Israeli army.